LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

          Washington thanks the people for previously electing him twice but states that he will not be running for president again. He has aspired to retire for some time, but decided to take the responsibility of governing the natin as long as he had. He has done the best he could to better the nation for the benefit of the people. He commends the people as well as each region of the country, North, South, East and West, for their contribution to the growth of the nation. Washington includes insight as to how to preserve the union and the government. He warns against the development of political parties. He highlights the need for checks of power within government. The natural rights of people should be protected. Avoid debt by "cultivating peace" i.e. remaining neutral and avoiding alliances.